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Alcohol-isms: Dad. Daughter. Sober.

Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome!

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Episodes

41 | The Myth Of Moderation

The Myth of Moderation can be a long term deterrent to getting sober. In this episode, Dan and Tara discuss the myths of moderation versus the realities of their drinking. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life p...

Oct 18, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 17

40 | You Can't Get Sober For Anyone But Yourself

We've all tried it -- getting sober for other people. In this episode, Dan and Tara discuss how getting sober for yourself leads to long lasting, healthy sobriety. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drin...

Oct 11, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 16

39 | Being Trapped In The Shame Of Your Past

Living with the shame of your past alcoholic life can be paralyzing and debilitating. The shame can also be a hinderance to your sobriety. On this week's episode, Tara and Dan discuss their shame and how they moved past it. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the di...

Oct 07, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 15

38 | Playing The Blame Game - Realizing Alcohol Is The Issue

The Blame Game: A game every alcoholic knows too well. We go through out drinking days blaming our circumstances and our drinking on the people, places, and things around us. But we all realize the truth eventually. It was never the people, places, and things. It was ourselves and the alcohol causing the problems all along. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under...

Sep 27, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 14

37 | Navigating Changing Relationships In Sobriety

Sometimes, after we get sober, we're faced with a new challenge: the people around us. From outgrowing relationships to placing boundaries, navigating changing relationships is Dan and Tara's topic choice of the week! Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease ...

Sep 20, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 13

36 | When We Feel Burnt Out By Sobriety

We've all been sick and tired of talking about, dealing with, and engaging in our recovery at times. In this episode, Dan and Tara talk about an all too common facet of sobriety -- the burnout phase. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and ab...

Sep 13, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 12

35 | Staying Sober In Early Sobriety

In this episode, Dan and Tara talk about their experiences in early sobriety and what helped to keep them sober. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinker...

Sep 07, 202431 minSeason 2Ep. 11

34 | All About Rehab

In this episode, Dan and Tara talk all things rehab! From their experiences summoning up the courage to go, to their time in the facilities, they cover a broad range of topics centered around this step of their sobriety journey. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about t...

Aug 30, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 10

33 | An Honest Conversation About Relapse

In this episode, Dan and Tara discuss their experiences with relapsing during the sobriety process. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and suppor...

Aug 23, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 9

32 | Signs You Might Have A Drinking Problem

In this episode, Dan and Tara talk about all the subtle ways problematic drinking can be disguised as normal, socially acceptable drinking. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoho...

Aug 16, 202441 minSeason 2Ep. 8

31 | Supporting A Loved One Through Alcoholism - For The Families

In this listener-requested episode of Alcohol-Isms, Dan and Tara discuss the difficulties and heartache of trying to love someone through their alcoholism. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober...

Aug 09, 202439 minSeason 2Ep. 7

30 | When Life Doesn't Feel Better Without Alcohol

In this listener-requested topic episode of Alcohol-Isms, Dan and Tara discuss the difficulties of early sobriety. Specifically--when life doesn't start feeling better once you cut out the alcohol, and when you miss your old ways of coping. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for y...

Aug 02, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 6

29 | How To Deal With People Who Don't Understand Alcoholism

Dan and Tara discuss how they navigate living in a world where people criticize and stigmatize their alcoholism. It's not about willpower or self-control, as the general public would have you believe. They also touch on how stigmas keep people from getting the help they need. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the con...

Jul 26, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 5

28 | Romanticizing Your Old Drinking Days

In this week's episode, Dan and Tara discuss a period of time that happens with every alcoholic at one point or another: Romanticizing those old drinking days. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. S...

Jul 19, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 4

27 | When Life Starts Feeling Like You Can Drink Again

On this episode, Dan and Tara discuss that period of time when your brain starts telling you it's okay if you drink again after you've found stability in sobriety. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drin...

Jul 12, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 3

26 | The Lies We Tell Ourselves In Order To Keep Drinking

In this week's episode, Tara and Dan discuss the whole gambit of lies and excuses they've told, and the lies and excuses they've heard others tell them about why they can keep alcohol in their lives. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and ab...

Jul 05, 202432 minSeason 2Ep. 2

25 | We're Back for Season 2! Life Update After 2 Years Away

Welcome back, fellow podcast friends! On today's episode, Tara and Dan talk about where they've been for the last two years, and why it took so long to start recording season 2. Trigger Warning: Pregnancy loss Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they sha...

Jun 28, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 1

24 | Fantasizing about Drinking

Tara and Dan discuss what it means to fantasize about drinking, and how it affects them. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons f...

Aug 19, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23 | A Drinking and Driving Accident

Tara and Dan discuss recent and past events in their lives surrounding car accidents while drunk. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support ...

Aug 12, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22 | Life Update

Tara and Dan talk about the current events in their lives and how it's impacting them. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for...

Jul 29, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21 | We Accidentally Had Alcohol

In a strange turn of events, both Tara and Dan, on two separate occasions over the span of a week, accidentally had alcohol. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoh...

Jul 22, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20 | A Parent's Perspective on Kids with Alcoholism

In this first ever solo episode, Dan talks about his experience being a parent to a child with alcoholism. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and...

Jul 15, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19 | Going to Social Events Sober

Tara and Dan talk about how they started going to events sober when they quit drinking, and how they manage sobriety at events to this day! Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoho...

Jul 01, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18 | Going Back to Your Old Drinking Places

Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons for their loved ones welcome! Have a sobriety related question you want answered? You can ...

Jun 26, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17 | What To Do When You're Ready To Quit

When you've finally come to the realization that you don't want to drink anymore...this is what Dan and Tara did to kick start their sobriety journeys. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober cur...

Jun 17, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16 | Righting Your Wrongs

Tara and Dan discuss the importance of making amends in regards to your recovery journey. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and support persons ...

Jun 10, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15 | Grieving your Substance with Cody Kreutz

This week we have a special guest -- Cody Kreuts! Cody and Tara start off this episode discussing the topic of grieving your substance, and then move on over to lots of other sobriety related issues. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and ab...

Jun 03, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14 | Humility is Hard

In this Episode of Alcohol-Isms, Dan and Tara discuss how humility has and hasn't played a role in their recovery. We also talk about Jeff Goldblum. =) Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober cur...

May 27, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13 | Anonymity is bad....or is it?

In this episode, Tara and Dan discuss their differing opinions on the topic of anonymity and alcoholism. Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they share, and about how they navigate life post-drink. Sober curious, alcoholics, non-alcoholic drinkers, and s...

May 20, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12 | Being in a Relationship with Someone Who Drinks

On this special episode, Tara brings on her husband Phil to the podcast! Together they discuss how it's possible to grow and manage a relationship with a sometimes drinker (Phil) and a complete non-drinker (Tara). Both recovering alcoholics, Dad and Daughter duo Dan and Tara host this weekly sobriety and life-in-recovery focused podcast. With decades of alcohol abuse and sobriety under their belts, they come together to share the conversations they've been having for years about the disease they...

May 13, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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